Dark Ages Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Roman empire fall?
A
410 AD
2
Q
Who took down the Roman Empire?
A
German Barbarians
3
Q
what diseased entered Europe 100-200 A.D. ?
A
smallpox and measles
4
Q
What did the Romans use barbarians as? What did this drive them to do?
A
Barbarians were Roman soldiers and slaves. They rebelled against Rome due to feeling like they had no free will
5
Q
After Rome collapsed, what started in the 5th century?
A
the dark ages
6
Q
How long did the dark ages last?
A
from 500 to 1200 (7 centuries)
7
Q
First emperor after the fall of rome?
A
King Clovis I
8
Q
How many Christians were there during the dark ages?
A
10 to 11 million christians
9
Q
Last standing city of the Roman Empire?
A
Constantinople
10
Q
Who is emperor Justinian?
A
He wanted to take back the Roman Empire. He was put under siege in 532 A.D.
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